This factsheet, published by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, outlines an organic-approved spray schedule for field-grown cucumbers, presenting a chronological disease timeline along with example application timings and materials. It emphasizes proactive use of preventative tools and cultural practices to help manage key cucurbit diseases in commercial, organically managed production systems.

This factsheet offers organic-compatible strategies focused on cultural practices and biological and botanical fungicides to help specialty-crop producers build integrated disease-management programs—emphasizing prevention, careful timing of applications and combining multiple tactics for best results.

This factsheet, published by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, presents a disease timeline and example organic spray schedule for common diseases affecting spring and fall field-grown cole crops. It highlights the importance of applying fungicides and bactericides before disease onset, lists example products and timing suggestions, and directs users to the full pesticide guides for more comprehensive lists.

This factsheet, published by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, outlines organic-approved spray schedules for commercial field-grown green beans, presenting both a disease-timeline of major bean pathogens and an example program of OMRI-listed fungicides and bactericides.

This factsheet, published by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, presents a comprehensive timeline of the major diseases that can affect field-grown winter squash and provides a sample organic-certified spray schedule designed to be both proactive and preventive.

This factsheet, published by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, provides an organic commercial spray schedule for field production of melons, detailing the timing of major diseases and example organic-approved fungicides/bactericides. It emphasizes the importance of applying treatments before disease onset and offers a framework for growers to develop preventative programs in certified organic systems.

The factsheet, published by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, presents a timeline of the key diseases that affect field-grown tomatoes and provides a sample spray-schedule tailored for certified organic production systems. It highlights preventive application of approved compounds and emphasizes the importance of integrating cultural practices to manage disease and sustain yields.

This factsheet, published by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, presents a disease timeline for key pathogens affecting field-grown summer squash and zucchini, and outlines an example organic spray schedule. It emphasizes applying treatments preventively and integrating cultural practices with fungicide and bactericide use.

The factsheet, published by the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service, presents a timeline of the most important diseases affecting field-grown pepper crops and outlines a detailed example spray schedule tailored for certified organic production systems.

This report, published by University of Minnesota Extension, benchmarks the financial performance of certified organic, partially organic and transitioning farms in Minnesota and Wisconsin from 2020 to 2022, covering whole-farm profitability, liquidity, solvency, operator/labor characteristics and enterprise-level data.

This guidebook, published by Iowa State University, presents the practical findings of a three-year project focused on the use of mesotunnels to manage insect pests and diseases in organic cucurbit production. It covers how to construct and maintain mesotunnels, integrate them into insect/disease scouting and weed-management regimes, and ensure effective pollination when using these physical barriers.

This report, published by Washington State University, reviews the factors that determine whether cropland soils act as carbon sinks or sources. It identifies knowledge gaps and outlines how agricultural management practices—including reduced tillage, cover cropping, residue management, and crop rotation—can enhance carbon sequestration in cropland soils.

This factsheet, published by Pacific Northwest Extension, examines crop productivity under reduced-tillage conditions, estimates field-scale production costs and evaluates the role of crop rotation in organic grain and forage systems in the Palouse region. It identifies key factors that influence profitability and shows how organic grain and forage production can serve as a viable niche for wheat farms.

This factsheet, published by University of Wyoming Extension, presents an enterprise budget for organic dryland winter wheat/fallow systems in Wyoming, estimating key costs and returns for producers. It outlines expected expenses and projected income under organic production assumptions, offering a decision-support tool for growers considering this system.

This factsheet, published by Utah State University Extension, provides guidance for growers considering shifting to organic alfalfa production in Utah. It presents an overview of organic production systems, relevant certification requirements under the National Organic Program (NOP), and crop-specific considerations such as seeding, fertility, pest management, and market opportunities.

This fact sheet introduces the principles of organic gardening in South Dakota, emphasizing soil health, biodiversity, and natural ecosystem balance as foundations for sustainable plant growth. It explains the importance of soil organic matter, compost use, and beneficial soil microbes in maintaining fertility and plant resilience.

This report, published by North Valley Organics, details the design, installation, and three-year performance of a 16-acre subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) system at Rio Grande Community Farm in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It explores how integrating SDI with no- or minimal-tillage practices poses operational challenges and shares practical solutions and key lessons for organic producers.

This factsheet, published by the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, examines how precision irrigation technologies, particularly subsurface drip irrigation (SDI) combined with sensor-based scheduling, can suppress weed growth and improve water-use efficiency in organic iceberg lettuce production.

This factsheet, published by New Mexico State University Extension, presents an introduction to organic chile pepper production in the Southwest region of the United States. Topics covered include organic certification, site selection, soil fertility, weed/pest/disease management, and more!

This report, published by University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, provides an overview of research findings from field trials conducted during 2024/2025. The report identifies several effective, organically-approved insecticide treatments and rotation strategies for six key vegetable crop pests.